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PHAB Version 1.5: New Resources for Local Health Departments
By Lowrie Ward, Program Analyst, NACCHO This summer, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) began accepting applications for its...
Aug 18, 2014 | NacchoVoice
Stories from the Field: Using a Low-Powered Radio Station to Bolster Preparedness...
The following story was submitted to NACCHO’s Stories from the Field website by Robert Cohen from Maine Township (IL) Regional Medical...
Aug 08, 2014 | NacchoVoice
Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations for Pregnant Women, Children with Special Healthcare...
By Charlene Kemmerer, PMP, Program Analyst, NACCHO, and Lindsay Tiffany, Communications Specialist, NACCHO While flu season might seem...
Aug 06, 2014 | NacchoVoice
NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy Partnerships
Strong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent...
Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts
FEMA Releases 2014-2018 Strategic Plan
In July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan reflects the...
Aug 04, 2014 | Katie Dwyer
Social Determinants of Health
Local Radio Station Yields High Results
Throughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions,...
Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author
White House Announces the National Disaster Resilience Competition
President Obama announced the National Disaster Resilience Competition on June 14 in response to demand from state, local, and tribal...
Jun 25, 2014 | Admin
Local Health Departments Respond to Largest Measles Outbreak in 20 Years
Local Health Departments across the country are working to mitigate the reemergence of measles in the United States. Just this year,...
Jun 09, 2014 | Sarah Gardner
Medical Reserve Corps Units Promote Mental Health for Community Resilience
This post originally ran on NACCHO’s new Preparedness Brief blog. For more preparedness news and resources, visit...
Jun 04, 2014 | NacchoVoice
PHAB Version 1.5: New Resources for Local Health DepartmentsBy Lowrie Ward, Program Analyst, NACCHO This summer, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) began accepting applications for its voluntary national accreditation program under Standards and Measures Version 1.5. According to PHAB, this updated version of its standards and measures clarifies the wording of requirements, stipulates the number of examples that are required for each […] Aug 18, 2014 | NacchoVoice |
Stories from the Field: Using a Low-Powered Radio Station to Bolster Preparedness EffortsThe following story was submitted to NACCHO’s Stories from the Field website by Robert Cohen from Maine Township (IL) Regional Medical Reserve Corp on July 3. NACCHO’s Stories from the Field website provides a means for local health departments (LHDs) to share their experiences and demonstrate the value of public health. Stories from the Field […] Aug 08, 2014 | NacchoVoice |
Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations for Pregnant Women, Children with Special Healthcare Needs, and Adults with Disabilities: LHD Capacity and Recommendations for the FutureBy Charlene Kemmerer, PMP, Program Analyst, NACCHO, and Lindsay Tiffany, Communications Specialist, NACCHO While flu season might seem a long way off, NACCHO recently released a research brief summarizing individual key informant interviews it conducted earlier this year about the capacity of local health departments (LHDs) to promote and administer seasonal flu vaccine and track […] Aug 06, 2014 | NacchoVoice |
NACCHO Statement of Policy: Local Health Department and Pharmacy PartnershipsStrong relationships between pharmacies and state and local health departments can be mutually beneficial and build upon the inherent strengths of each sector, especially during public health emergencies. As healthcare professionals, pharmacists already play a critical role in the provision of health and wellness services, in chronic disease management, in health screenings, and in providing... Aug 05, 2014 | Erin Roberts |
FEMA Releases 2014-2018 Strategic PlanIn July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan reflects the priorities, objectives, and outcomes FEMA expects to accomplish to provide the best possible support to the American people before, during, and after a disaster. On July 31, NACCHO staff attended a FEMA-hosted webinar on the new strategy. […] Aug 04, 2014 | Katie Dwyer |
Social Determinants of HealthLocal Radio Station Yields High ResultsThroughout the country, there are hundreds of small, low powered radio stations that provide information about an area's attractions, special road conditions, fire hazards and so much more. These little gems can be of significant use during Public Health Emergencies or area disasters Jul 03, 2014 | Guest Author |
White House Announces the National Disaster Resilience CompetitionPresident Obama announced the National Disaster Resilience Competition on June 14 in response to demand from state, local, and tribal leaders who are working to increase the safety and security of their communities. The nearly $1 billion competition invites communities that have experienced natural disasters to compete for funds to help them rebuild and increase their […] Jun 25, 2014 | Admin |
Local Health Departments Respond to Largest Measles Outbreak in 20 YearsLocal Health Departments across the country are working to mitigate the reemergence of measles in the United States. Just this year, 334 cases have been reported from January 1 to May 30, 2014. According to the CDC, this number marks a 20-year high five months into the calendar year. Measles is typically brought to the United States […] Jun 09, 2014 | Sarah Gardner |
Medical Reserve Corps Units Promote Mental Health for Community ResilienceThis post originally ran on NACCHO’s new Preparedness Brief blog. For more preparedness news and resources, visit http://www.nacchopreparedness.org. By Alyson Jordan, Communications Specialist, Public Health Preparedness, NACCHO Mental health plays a critical role in ensuring prepared and resilient communities. Individuals and families with positive mental health can care for themselves and... Jun 04, 2014 | NacchoVoice |
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